Stone cave as it is translated to English was discovered by naturalist William Hornaday around 1878/9. Batu caves is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. On weekends, it is popular exercise spot for people to have their weekly dose of 272 steps up the Main Cave. Getting there and away KTM Kommuter now services [...]
Jan 222011
Although Chinatown is a farily large area in downtown Kuala Lumpur, the hive of activity in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown is around the Petaling Street (Jalan Petaling) area. Petaling Street now spots the symbolic red arch at the main entrance that typifies Chinatowns around the globe. A canopy was built so that it would be a [...]
Jan 172011
Jan 112011
Thaipusam is derived from the month name “Thai” which is typically in January and February and Pusam which refers to a star that is at its highest point during the festival which falls on the tenth day of the month of Thai. It has nothing to do with Thailand. The Thaipusam festival commemorates the birthday [...]